Hosta Great American Expectations Ilex Salvia guaranitica

Salvia guaranitica

forms a 10' tall

arching evergreen fronds form a crested petticoat at the end of each pinna

this shorter cultivar (4-5' tall) makes a nice compact deer resistant clump with large foliage

Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson' is one of Anderson's original Missouri collections that was later named for Anderson by Irisarian Bob Pries

Hosta Great American Expectations Ilex Salvia guaraniticaHosta 'Great American Expectations' is a new introduction that may be the answer to those who complained that H. 'Great Expectations' grows too slowly. Selected by two of America's top hosta gurus, Van Wade and Ed Elslager, this seedling reportedly grows much faster and larger than its parent H. 'Great Expectations'. Each 4' wide clump is topped in late spring with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers.